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Welcome to the Official Ingham County web site

Ingham County Courthouse










Prosecuting Attorney

New -Council of State Government Report(s) - Part 1, Part 2

What We Do...

 

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office reviews all requests for complaints and warrants involving violations of state law, Michigan State University and/or County ordinances, represents the people in all criminal cases within the County in the district and circuit courts and the appeals courts of Michigan.  The Prosecuting Attorney reviews all petitions involving juvenile persons under 17 who engage in State law violations, as well as abuse and neglect matters and represents the people and victims all County probate court matters, including mental petitions and commitments. This office is  responsible for working with victims of crime under the Michigan Constitution and Crime Victims Rights Act. 

The Prosecutor represents the interests of the minor child in cases of unwed motherhood, including the establishment of paternity and support.

Crime Victim's Rights Information

If you have been the victim of a crime, the laws of Michigan guarantee certain rights.  For information on crime victim's rights, and the Ingham County Prosecutor's Victim-Witness Program, click on the sites listed to the right, or contact Victim-Witness Coordinator Trixie Brown by e-mail or at 483-6254.

Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Grady Porter Building/Veteran's Memorial Courthouse Complex, 303 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI  48933

Contact Us:
 
Phone (517) 483-6108      Fax (517) 483-6397  

Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney
Stuart J. Dunnings III            
483-6272


WHAT'S NEW


New - Information on changes to Michigan's drunk driving laws

Apply for internship or volunteer service in the Prosecutor's domestic violence unit - click here to contact Maria Valayil
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Lisa McCormick           
483-6272
Deputy Chief Assistant
Catherine Emerson                        
  483-6217
Chief, District Court
Guy Sweet                            
  483-6218
Unit Chief: Metro Narcotics Squad
Bill Crino      
   
483-6208
Chief: Appeals
Joseph Finnerty
483-6262
Chief: Family Court
James Pettibone         
   483-6227
Chief:  Circuit Court
John Dewane            
  483-6219
Chief:  Family Support
Linda Maloney                       
  483-6271
Chief: Child Sexual Assault
Michael Cheltenham
483-6236
Coordinator: Diversion Program
Jason Bartley                
  483-6248
Victim/Witness Unit
Trixie Brown                     
 483-6254
Juvenile Justice/Community Outreach Coordinator
Scott Hughes      
483-6253